Outside…
It’s 77° and the expected high is 86° and of course it’s supposed to rain later

Thinking…
I have a lot of things to do here because the house in town is almost done

Thankful…
That we’ll be moving soon

Reading…
Tomatoland by Barry Estabrook

Listening To…
Fierce Kingdom by Gin Phillips

Watching…
Movies & Documentaries on Netflix

Hoping…
To find the right Church (for me) soon after we move

Learning…
Sometimes people are not who you think they are

Fitness…
Trying to figure out a new workout plan for this month

In The Kitchen…
Taco Salad

Today’s To-Do List…
I have to work later today

One of my favorite things:
Finding new quirky towns or restaurants

A website I’d like to share:
Postcrossing

Looking forward to…
Having a day off Wednesday

A Favorite Bible Verse…
Thus saith the Lord, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I am the Lord thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go.
Isaiah 48:17

A favorite quote…
From Oh Brother, Where Art Thou:
Say, any of you boys smithies? Or, if not smithies per se, were you otherwise trained in the metallurgic arts before straitened circumstances forced you into a life of aimless wanderin’?
Ulysses Everett McGill

From the camera….

Outside…
The sun is shinning, it’s 90°, feel like temp is 101° because of humidity, & low chance of rain

Thinking…
It’s a good day to mow the yard and wash the cars

Thankful…
For incense, especially lavender

Reading…
I have    waiting for me at the library but can’t pick it up until Tuesday

Listening To…
The Marsh King’s Daughter by Karen Dionne

Watching…
Playing House, this show is hilarious!

Hoping…
To decide on a date for our vacation soon

Learning…
That eating healthier can be very yummy

Fitness…
Stepz app helps me reach my step goal easier

In The Kitchen…
Not sure what we’ll eat today for supper

Today’s To-Do List…
Do some laundry and relax the rest of the day

One of my favorite things:
I found  a new favorite bread, Eureka. I buy the Grainiac. It’s full of seeds and 18 grains. I keep mine in the fridge but a lot of people keep it in the freezer. Makes great tasting toast and sandwiches

A website I’d like to share:
Hometalk, a DIY site

Looking forward to…
A surprise my son Anthony has planned for me on our vacation

A Favorite Bible Verse…
For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
Romans 8:18

A favorite quote…
“The first recipe for happiness is: avoid too lengthy meditation on the past.”
Andre Maurois

From the camera….

Outside…
It’s still dark outside, 77°, supposed to get up to 89° with humidity @ 60%. UGH!

Thinking…
I really don’t like the humidity, makes it feel so much hotter

Thankful…
That I have today off so I can keep an eye on Jaspurr who was spayed yesterday

Reading…
The New Old Me by Meredith Maran & The Buffer Zone Diet by Fred Cuellar

Listening To…
Beartown by Fredrik Backman

Watching…
Bringing Up Bates – love this show

Creating…
Nothing right now

Hoping…
Jaspurr heals quickly with no complications

Learning…
That I need to eat healthier

Fitness…
Lots of walking & strength training

In The Kitchen…
I haven’t decided whether to eat out or  make Salisbury steak w/gravy, mashed potatoes, corn

Today’s To-Do List…
Laundry, watch some old movies, and of course read

One of my favorite things:
Starbucks Iced Espresso Caramel Macchiato

Pin It & Do It…
Omelet In A Bag– going to make it this week

Looking forward to…
Spending time Tuesday with my daughter Kilah & grandkids Alecia & Harley

A Favorite Bible Verse…
Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath
Ephesians 4:26

A favorite quote…
“Life will bring you pain all by itself. Your responsibility is to create joy.”
Milton Erickson

From the camera….

Outside…
Right now it’s 70°  but it’s supposed to get up to 85°

Thinking…
It’s time for a little beach therapy

Thankful…
For my Mitsubishi Mirage, I love it

Reading…
Lilian Boxfish Takes A Walk by Kathleen Rooney

Listening…
The Choice by Nicholas Sparks

Watching…
Salute To The Music Of The Bee Gees, tonight @ 8:00, CBS

Hoping…
It would stop being so cold at night

Learning…
You need to rid yourself of people who have a negative effect on you

Fitness…
Doing ok, my back is a little better

In The Kitchen…
Trying a new soup this week, and a few favorite recipes

Today’s To-Do List…
I have to work tonight

One of my favorite things:
In the last few months I’ve become addicted to audio books

Pin It & Do It…
Something similar to this wall plaque

Looking forward to…
Going to Silver Springs, I haven’t been in years

A Favorite Bible Verse…
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths
Proverbs 3:6

A favorite quote…
Be careful with your words, they can be forgiven, but never forgotten

From the camera….

Outside…
50°. Ridiculous!

Thinking…
I wish it would warm up 🙂

Thankful…
That my friend Donna’s back surgery went good and she’s back home

Reading…
The Red Bandanna by Tom Rinaldi

Watching…
So so so excited that Switched At Birth is coming back on Tuesday! Fans have been waiting since October 26, 2015 for the next season, wondering when it would come back on. Sadly, this will be the last season

Creating…
Not a thing

Hoping…
Our kitten Jaspurr calms down soon, she’s a tornado!

I am wearing…
“All I Need Is More Coffee And Donuts” jammies

Fitness…
I worked 10 days straight, two of them doubles, so I got a lot of steps last week

In The Kitchen…
Taco Salad for lunch, pizza for supper

Today’s To-Do List…
Blogging, finishing my current read, some tv

One of my favorite things:
My son bought me a NES Classic Edition and I LOVE it! I loved playing these games when the kids were growing up

Pin It & Do It…
I want to make this Storage Crate Headboard as soon as we get moved

Looking forward to…
Warmer weather so I can go to the beach

A Favorite Bible Verse…
The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.
Nahum 1:7

A favorite quote…
“The two enemies of human happiness are pain and boredom.”
Arthur Schopenhauer

From the camera….

Jaspurr finally wound down

Outside…
45°.  Brrrrr

Thinking…
The older I get the less I can stand the cold and heat

Thankful…
For all the Blessings in my life

Books…
still….
Reading & listening to Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Listening to Wildflower by Drew Barrymore

Watching…
Christmas movies, first year I’ve gotten so much into them

Creating…
Nothing right now

Hoping…
to get moved within the next month, no more delays please and thank you

Learning…
I don’t have a bunch of patience

Fitness…
doing great exercise wise, could be eating a bit better

In The Kitchen…
field peas & snaps with sliced tomatoes and cornbread

Today’s To-Do List…
watch movies, read, laundry

One of my favorite things:
Coffee-mate Vanilla Caramel Sugar Free,  So So So good!

Pin It & Do It…
Broccoli Cheese Soup

Looking forward to…
Thanksgiving/my birthday

A Favorite Bible Verse…
This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalms 118:24

A favorite quote…
“If you are too busy to laugh, you are too busy.”
Proverb

From the camera….

Kaiyo & Jaspurr

Boots has not accepted Jaspurr yet 🙁

Outside…
64° and cloudy, and there is a bird that’s making a lot of noise

Thinking…
what colors to paint the inside of the house

Thankful…
that my son is washing my car today

Books…
Reading & listening to Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates

Listening to Wildflower by Drew Barrymore

Watching…
The Great Indoors, it’s so funny

Learning…
some adults act more childish than kids

Fitness…
doing good with exercise and eating better

In The Kitchen…
We’re thinking about going to Ruby Tuesday today

Today’s To-Do List…
a little reading, computer time, tv, and then some laundry

One of my favorite things:
Hostess Suzy Q’s

Pin It & Do It…
Veggie/Fruit Wall Baskets

Looking forward to…
Thanksgiving, which is also my birthday

A Favorite Bible Verse…
Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.
1 John 4:11

A favorite quote…
“Learn to let go. That is the key to happiness.”
Buddha

From the camera….

We named the kitten my son rescued Jaspurr
She weighs 2 lbs. now

Outside…
It was 46° when I stepped outside this morning, but it’s warmed up to 75° now. The house was a bit chilly when I got home so I had to turn the heat on

Thinking…
I’d rather be at the beach

Thankful…
For my kids and grandkids…always

Reading…
Inheriting Edith by Zoe Fishman

Still listening to Miracle at the Higher Grounds Cafe by Max Lucado

Watching…
Bull. I loved Michael Weatherly on NCIS, and was really sad when he left, but when I saw he was going to be on a new show, I added it to my series manager. It’s a really good show!

Hoping…
To be able to start moving in the next few weeks

Learning…
That I’m not as young as my mind thinks I am

Fitness…
On track except for yoga. It’s hard to do yogo with a hurt wrist/hand. So, I’ve decided to to tai-chi instead

In The Kitchen…
Tonight I’m going to eat half of a Deluxe sub from Hungry Howies, I ate the other half last night

Today’s To-Do List…
I worked this morning so I need to rest my wrist. I need to empty/load the dishwasher and do a load of laundry, but other than that I’ll just be watching tv or reading

One of my favorite things:
Being able to go to sleep as soon as I say my prayers, and not tossing and turning for an hour or so

Pin It & Do It…
Mushroom, Zucchini, and Black Bean Vegetarian Enchiladas, which I saw at Squirrel Head Manor.

Looking forward to…
Going camping, I just have to get my kids and grandkids to agree

A Favorite Bible Verse…
Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.
Psalms 62:1

A favorite quote…
“The greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances.”
Martha Washington

From the camera….

Outside…
It’s 75°, sunny, and the sky is full of big fluffy clouds. I hope it doesn’t rain so we can get the yard mowed

Thinking…
About all those who lost lives or homes etc. during hurricane Matthew. My prayers go out to them all.

Thankful…
That we were spared any damage during Matthew. I thought it would be bad, but Hermine was worse where I live

Reading…
Tomorrow There Will Be Apricots by Jessica Soffer which is the Oct./Nov. pick for Cook The Books

Watching…
Doc Martin. I had never heard of this show until Tina posted about it. She was kind enough to send me a season of the show and now I’m hooked and watching all the re-runs on tv.  Love it!!

Fitness…
I’m still getting a lot of steps and strength training, but I’ve done something to my right wrist/hand. It’s really sore and a bit swollen, and I can barely stand to move it.

In The Kitchen…
Not a clue, might make something simple here, or maybe eating out.

Today’s To-Do List…
Relaxing all day, a bit of reading and watching tv

One of my favorite things:
My library system. Because of where I live, I can use three different counties libraries. That’s 18 different libraries!!

Pin It & Do It…
Sloppy Joe Nachos. Sloppy Joe, yes. Nachos, yes. But sloppy joe nachos? Hmmm. Not very healthy, but I’m sure wanting to see what the heck this tastes like

A Favorite Bible Verse…
Hebrews 13:16
Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.

A favorite quote…
“Happiness resides not in possessions and not in gold, the feeling of happiness dwells in the soul.”
Democritus

From the camera….

Outside…
It’s hot and sunny right now, but it’s supposed to start raining this afternoon

Thinking…
I don’t want it to rain because my granddaughter’s graduation pool party is later today

Thankful…
For time spent with family

Reading…
Daughter of Mine by Laura Fabiani

Watching…
Dr. K’s Exotic Animal ER

Creating…
A few diy crafts for when we move

Hoping…
To go on a day trip this week

Learning…
That I need to take every oppurtunity that comes my way to try something new

Fitness…
Tomorrow I’m starting new yogo & tai-chi dvd workouts

Cooking/Baking…
Spinach & Mozzarella Egg Bake
Crock Pot Chicken Thighs With Vegetables
Smoked Paprika & Chili Steaks and veggies
Salsa Turkey Burgers 

Today’s To-Do List…
It’s time for Kaiyo’s Trifexis, and some laundry

One of my favorite things:
Long walks on the beach

Pin It & Do It…
DIY Chicken Broth Dog Treats

Looking forward to…
Going to the beach

One of my favorite things…
I’m not as good at bowling as I used to be, but I still love it and have fun

A Favorite Bible Verse…
Job 19:25
For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latterday upon the earth.

A favorite quote…
“If my mind can conceive it, and my heart can believe it—then I can achieve it.” Jesse Jackson

From the camera….